The Well Workplace SummiT recap
Katy Tombaugh, Founder & CHIEF WELLNESS OFFICER | Wellness Collective
Katy Tombaugh is passionate about staying inspired and evoking that in others so that everyone wins – the business, the culture and most importantly, the people. She finds joy in ideation and exploring what’s possible. This manifests in an ability to consult and lead organizations toward positive, sustainable shifts in their approach to employee health and well-being.
Her work has taken her into Fortune 500 businesses, non-profits, and schools both public and private. Katy speaks and teaches weekly to a global audience and loves every moment of it.
With a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from the Ohio State University, Katy’s primary areas of interest and professional development have been focused on positive psychology, motivation, behavior modification, spirituality and neuroscience related to mind/body connection. She’s also earned numerous certifications in tobacco treatment, behavior change, nutrition, fitness, yoga, and health coaching.
Katy serves in various board and committee roles and focuses much of her volunteering on fundraising to benefit innovative and inclusive educational initiatives, family fitness and feeding families at Thanksgiving. She’s also active with NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) and is a past board member committed to advocating for women in business to have visibility and equal opportunities.
Outside of community and professional passions, you’ll always find Katy on the dance floor or perhaps competing in the ballroom. She’s the proud mom of two beautiful girls and seven entertaining cats.
Dianne Grote Adams, Owner & President | Safex
Dianne Grote Adams, MS, CIH, CSP, CPEA, FAIHA is a Board-Certified Industrial Hygienist, Board-Certified Safety Professional and Certified Professional Environmental Auditor in Health and Safety with more than 40 years of experience. She is passionate about supporting companies committed to their team members going home safety and healthy every day.
Dianne has comprehensive environmental, safety and industrial hygiene experience. She has conducted audits, trained HSE professionals and management, coached HSE staff and mentored other women business owners.
During her career, Dianne has conducted or supervised industrial hygiene and indoor air quality surveys, written and reviewed compliance programs, and developed and presented employee and management training courses, webinars and workshops. She has represented ‘industry’ during Ohio Administrative Code reviews, at the request of the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC). Regularly, Dianne speaks at the BWC All Ohio Safety Congress, Ohio Safety Council meetings and the Ohio Manufacturer’s safety webinars and safety committee meetings. She is a key instructor for the American Industrial Hygiene Association’s (AIHA) Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and Beyond Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene and is an adjunct professor at Otterbein University.
Dianne has been active in the community. She served two terms on the Board of Cristo Rey Columbus, a college prep high school for sociodisadvantaged and served as the Board Services Chair her second term. Dianne completed a three-year term as a member of the AIHA Conference Program Committee in 2019 and the AIHA Board of Directors in 2014, during which time she served on the Finance Committee and the Executive Development Committee. Dianne is a member of the AIHA, American Academy of Industrial Hygiene (AAIH) and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Dianne was on The Ohio State University Environmental Health Science Advisory Board, the advisory committee for the Ohio University Industrial Hygiene Program, the Otterbein Alumni Council, the AIHA Local Section Council, the AIHA PSTFII Task Force, the All Ohio Safety Congress and the Central Ohio AIHA.
Safex is ranked on the 2023 list of 50 Top Central Ohio’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses. Dianne received the Special Alumni Achievement Award from Otterbein University in 2018, and in 2017 she was recognized with the Distinguished Fellow Award by the AIHA.
Safex was recognized as the Small Business of Year by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce in 2019. Past honors for Safex include the 2014 Conway Family Business Center Community Engagement Award and the 2013 Medical Mutual Pillar Award for Community Service. In 2010, Dianne received the “Ohio Keys to Success Award,” sponsored by the Ohio Department of Development’s Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division. In 2007, Dianne was the recipient of the Builders Exchange “Meg DeWerth Industry Impact Safety Award.” In 2005, Dianne was one of five “Change Makers” to premiere in the June Columbus Business First Women in Business Supplement. Dianne received the Central Ohio Local Section of the AIHA “Industrial Hygiene Award of Excellence” in 2003, and the "Outstanding Industrial Hygiene Award" in 1992. In 2002, she was a finalist for the Ernst and Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” award and was named to the Business First "40 Under 40" Business Leaders in 1993.
Since 1992, Dianne has been the President of Safex. Prior to Safex, Dianne worked with Abbott/Ross Laboratories, ChemLawn Services Corporation, the Ohio OSHA Consultation Program and was an adjunct professor at Columbus State Community College from 2008-2010.
Dianne received a BA in Life Science from Otterbein University and a MS in Environmental Health/Occupational Safety from the University of Cincinnati.
Taylor Andersen, Industrial Hygiene & Wellness Consultant | Safex
Taylor Andersen, MS, LAT, ATC, CEAS, is an athletic trainer by trade with her work focusing on the industrial athlete. This has led her in to learning more about industrial hygiene and safety with a focus on overall employee wellbeing.
Taylor has experience in manufacturing, industrial and construction employee wellness. She has extensive knowledge in musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) reduction, MSD related injury, MSD prevention, wellbeing education and employee wellbeing. Taylor utilizes her knowledge to assist clients to provide the best care possible for their employees. She believes employees should leave work better than how they walked in that day.
Prior to joining the Safex team in July 2023, Taylor worked for industrial and construction health & wellness organizations. Taylor has been in the industrial or emerging setting for more than eight years.
Taylor graduated from Urbana University with her Bachelor of Science in Athletic training and California University of Pennsylvania with her Master of Science degree. Taylor has a board of certification (BOC) in athletic training, state license and certified ergonomic assessment specialist (CEAS).
Taylor can be found in the ice rink on her off time playing, refereeing, athletic training or coaching ice hockey. Taylor also enjoys kayaking, home improvement projects and spending time with her dog and cat.
Sarah Damiani, Outreach & Communications Director | Ohio Professionals Health Program (OhioPHP)
Sarah serves as the Communications and Outreach Director. Sarah was previously the Executive Director of the Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery (OCAAR). During her time at OCAAR, she advocated for the crucial services needed for people to enter and sustain long-term recovery. Sarah actually began her career in the nonprofit sector with the OhioPHP in 2012, so in a way, she feels as though she is back at home.
Sarah is responsible for all communications and outreach with stakeholders across Ohio, planning and coordinating the educational outreach programs, and helping develop a comprehensive approach to building relationships. Sarah studied Public Affairs' at The Ohio State University with a specialty in Non-Profit Management.
Brieanne Beaujolais, PhD, MSW, MA, LSW | Mighty Crow
Brieanne Beaujolais, PhD, MSW, MA, LSW, has a background in social work research, teaching, and direct practice that has been driven by her passion for racial and gender justice. Her research has focused predominantly on gender-based violence—both strategies for prevention and strategies to improve outcomes for survivors. With her love for travel, she has taught courses and workshops to students and faculty in Moldova, Turkey, and China on topics such as gender-based violence, leadership and service for social justice, cross-cultural education, and personal safety and empowerment. She began working at Mighty Crow in 2022 where she enjoys making contributions to research and evaluation projects.
Jake Hammond & Mike Kocinski, “The Wellness Brothers” | Mighty Crow
Michael Kocinski, Project Evaluator
Michael Kocinski, II holds a bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of Toledo and is a certified Peer Support Specialist. His experience includes working as an entrepreneur in restaurants and as a curator of community arts, poetry, and education. His experience in creative writing and workshop development resulted in numerous projects focused on using this medium as a tool for healing from trauma and other challenging situations. He is a published poet with works in the the Mid-American Review, Glass: A Journal of Poetry, Wrap Around South among many others and can uniquely claim credit for the inspiration behind the name Mighty Crow. His focus at Mighty Crow includes grant writing, curriculum development, and project management.
Jake Hammond, CFO/Dir of IT
Jake Hammond, MBA is an accomplished IT professional, entrepreneur and volunteer. He created Mighty Crow as a vehicle to make our communities stronger, richer, and more enjoyable for all people, from all walks. Having worked long hours in management, technology and ecommerce, he currently serves as CFO and Director of Technology, bringing a broad perspective that emphasizes possibility, connection and optimism. His passions include the arts, education and the core belief that non-profits should create ways to leverage the same premium tools and business models used by the world's most productive companies. Mr. Hammond holds a liberal arts degree from the University of Toledo and a Masters in Business Administration from Franklin University.
Rachel Bieber, Director | Alchemy
Rachel, has been head of partnerships at Alchemy for the past year and a half. Rachel is passionate about making healthy eating accessible to all. She discovered her passion for nutritious food during her 14 years in the food industry as a chef, private chef and food stylist.
Denyz Dichosa, Chef | Alchemy
Denyz is Alchemy's in-house chef and nutrition specialist. She has an extensive background in health sciences from OSU and is dedicated to feeding people well and ensuring nutrition is within reach for everyone. She enjoys teaching cooking classes and is also a certified personal trainer and fitness coach.